Not convinced you need to add another step to your beauty routine? Well, if you’re a foundation fanatic and an eyeshadow enthusiast, you may want to think again. Primers are the undergarments of the beauty world â€“ the smooth, perfect and ensure that everything that’s popped on following them stays in place and looks on point. Convinced? We’ve rounded up a handful of our tried-and-true favourites that weÂ reach for after our skincare has been applied.

This multi-tasking wonder is one for your handbag too â€“ spritz it before you apply make-up and keep handy during the day to revitalize your complexion.

We’re more than a little excited Urban Decay has finally landed in NZ thanks to Mecca Maxima and this lip primer is just one of the reasons. Prepare your pout for colour that really lasts.

If you’re headed out into the heat of the day this is one primer you’ll want close by â€“ it won’t just hold your make-up in place, it contains an SPF to protect skin from the sun.

After pore-fection? This oil-free formula dramatically reduces the appearance of pores leaving skin silky smooth and shine free even when the summer heat rises.

A primer that promises that glow we all want and more even, perfected complexion? Yes please.

Pop this little gem from Clarins on to prep the delicate eye area and it wonâ€™t only extend the life of your eye make-up â€“ hurrah! â€“ it will soothe and protect too.